Advice Needed - Photo Editing /All-purpose System

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APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: 2-3 Weeks

BUDGET RANGE: $1500-$2000 before rebates, or cheaper if my budget is way out of line

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Photo editing, surfing the internet, light gaming

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg.com or other reputable sites

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA

PARTS PREFERENCES: Intel CPU, Windows 7

OVERCLOCKING: No

SLI OR CROSSFIRE: No

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1680x1050

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Of couse I'd like the latest and greatest but most of all I'd like a quieter PC that doesn't run too hot. Looking at just a DVD R/W (no Blu-ray), around 6GB - 8GB RAM and internal storage capability of 1TB. Basically I just want something that'll get me by for the next 5 years. I don't do any hard core gaming, but I'm looking to do more photo editing (Adobe CS4).

I appreciate any help!